*1984 Under 19 United States Heavyweight Champion, defeating Orbit Pough by RSC 1

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*1984 National [[Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion<br> Results:

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**[[Derek Isaman]] - W 3

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**Richard Johnson - RSC 3

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**Johnny Williams - RSC 1

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**[[Rocky Pepeli]] - RSC 2

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**[[Jonathan Littles]] - RSC 1

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*1984 United States [[Olympics|Olympic]] Trials finalist, losing to [[Henry Tillman]] by decision

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*Lost to Henry Tillman by decision at the 1984 United States Olympic Box-Offs

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*At age 20, Tyson became the youngest World Heavyweight champion with a 2nd round TKO over [[Boxer:Trevor Berbick:000247|Trevor Berbick]].

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*1984 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion

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*Named [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]] in 1986 and 1988.

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*On September 28, 2006 it was reported that Mike Tyson was planning on a comeback, entitled, World Tour. Tyson would be engaging in four round exhibitions during this tour. Tyson said he hopes to fight 100 4-round exhibitions throughout the world in the next year. Tyson's "World Tour" is shades of the 1930s "Tour" by former World Heavyweight Champion [[Jack Dempsey]].

*At age 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight titlist with a [[Trevor Berbick vs. Mike Tyson|second-round TKO]] of [[Trevor Berbick]] to win the [[WBC]] heavyweight championship on November 22, 1986.

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*At the age of 21 years, 1 month, and 2 days, Tyson became the youngest unified heavyweight titlist with a [[Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker|twelve-round unanimous decision]] against [[Tony Tucker]] on August 1, 1987.

*At the age of 23 years, 7 months, and 12 days, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight titlist to lose the championship when he was knocked out in the [[Mike Tyson vs. James (Buster) Douglas|tenth round]] by [[James (Buster) Douglas]].

*Named The Ring Magazine [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year|Fighter of the Year]] in 1986 and 1988.

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On October 21, 2006, Tyson made the first stop of his exhibition tour in Youngstown, Ohio. Tyson fought [[Corey Sanders]] over four two and a half minute rounds. Both Tyson and Sanders wore t-shirts and Sanders wore headgear while Tyson did not. Tyson dropped Sanders in the first round, and to some ringside observers, also held Sanders up later in the round after landing a punch so he wouldn't be knocked out. Tyson weighed 241 1/2 pounds for the fight while Sanders weighed 292 1/2.

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== Exhibition Tour ==

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On September 28, 2006, "Mike Tyson's World Tour" was announced. Tyson said he anticipated taking the show to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. "Mike Tyson's World Tour" was shades of the 1930's exhibition tour by former World Heavyweight Champion [[Jack Dempsey]].

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==Legal Troubles==

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On October 21, 2006, Tyson made the first and only stop of his exhibition tour in Youngstown, Ohio. Tyson and [[Corey Sanders]] boxed four two-and-a-half minute rounds. Tyson weighed 241.5 lbs, while Sanders weighed 292.5 lbs. Both boxers wore t-shirts, and Sanders wore headgear. Tyson dropped Sanders in the first round, but he didn't go for the knockout when Sanders got up. Later in the round, Tyson held Sanders up after landing another hard punch. The fans booed throughout the match. Promoter [[Sterling McPherson]] said afterwards, "I don't know what people were looking for. We weren't trying to fool anyone or pull the wool over anyone's eyes. This was an exhibition. People boo at real fights...This isn't about him beating anybody up."

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On December 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested around 2 AM for suspicion of DUI and possession of cocaine (a felony). That afternoon, he was arraigned and ordered released without bond. Under the terms of his release, Tyson must submit to drug and alcohol testing and may not drink or take nonprescription drugs while the case is pending. He was also told not to leave the state of Arizona, the place where the crime took place. Tyson's preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2007.

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==Trivia==

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*Following his [[Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier|first-round knockout]] of [[Marvis Frazier]] in 1986, Tyson said his favorite punch was the right uppercut.

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*Tyson was involved in a street fight with former opponent [[Mitch Green]] in 1988. In 1997, Green won a lawsuit over the incident and was awarded $45,000.

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*In 1991, Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant, charged that Tyson raped her in an Indianapolis hotel room. He was arrested, tried, convicted and served three years in prison.

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*Tyson converted to Islam while he was in prison. His Muslim name is Malik Abdul Aziz.

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*Tyson was inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2010, the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2011, and the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.

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On January 12, 2007, an Arizona Grand Jury has indicted Tyson on two counts of drug possession and two counts of driving under the influence of drugs.

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==Quotes==

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*“Everybody has plans until they get hit.”

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*"I always try to catch them right on the tip of the nose because I try to push the bone into the brain."

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*"I can sell out Madison Square Garden masturbating."

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*"He (Wallace Matthews) called me a ‘rapist’ and a ‘recluse.’ I’m not a recluse.”

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*"I`m on the Zoloft to keep me from killing y`all."

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*"I`m not Mother Teresa, but I`m not Charles Manson, either."

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*"Lennox Lewis, I'm coming for you, man. My style is impetuous. My defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart. I want to eat his children. Praise be to Allah!"

Exhibition Tour

On September 28, 2006, "Mike Tyson's World Tour" was announced. Tyson said he anticipated taking the show to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. "Mike Tyson's World Tour" was shades of the 1930's exhibition tour by former World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey.

On October 21, 2006, Tyson made the first and only stop of his exhibition tour in Youngstown, Ohio. Tyson and Corey Sanders boxed four two-and-a-half minute rounds. Tyson weighed 241.5 lbs, while Sanders weighed 292.5 lbs. Both boxers wore t-shirts, and Sanders wore headgear. Tyson dropped Sanders in the first round, but he didn't go for the knockout when Sanders got up. Later in the round, Tyson held Sanders up after landing another hard punch. The fans booed throughout the match. Promoter Sterling McPherson said afterwards, "I don't know what people were looking for. We weren't trying to fool anyone or pull the wool over anyone's eyes. This was an exhibition. People boo at real fights...This isn't about him beating anybody up."